October 22, 2025

Defying the Odds

In early 2023, I began experiencing serious symptoms that were not easily explained away, including deep vein thrombosis in my left leg, extreme weight loss, bruising, wheezing, and shortness of breat...

The ASCO Post

October 21, 2025

Can Cancer Bring America Together?

At a time of deep division, cancer survivors from across the political spectrum unite in Washington to demand action on research and care.

KFF Health News

September 04, 2025

Is This the End of Cancer Research as We Know It?

Ongoing efforts to rein in government spending have been described as a “chainsaw for bureaucracy.” It’s an apt metaphor for the haphazard budget cuts that many federal agencies are still experiencing...

The ASCO Post

August 22, 2025

Smoking Cessation in Cancer Care: Challenges and Opportunities

Smoking was found to worsen both cancer symptom burden and severity, and oncologic surgery may represent a unique teachable moment for smoking cessation, as patients appeared to be highly motivated to...

The ASCO Post

August 14, 2025

Who Benefits From Vaccine Misinformation?

US vaccination rates have declined in recent years, coinciding with increased public debate over vaccine safety and policy.

KFF Health News

August 05, 2025

The Power List 2025 – Leading Voices Edition

Thought-provoking answers to the field’s biggest questions – and a celebration of those shaping its future

The Analytical Scientist

July 08, 2025

Breathing More Easily, With Biomarkers

When traditional diagnostics fall short, biomarker testing offers respiratory relief in resource-limited settings

The Pathologist

June 25, 2025

I Was Expecting to Hear I Have Heart Disease, Not Cancer

In 2022, I had a computed tomography (CT) coronary calcium scan to see whether there were any signs of narrowing or blockage in my heart arteries. Heart disease runs in my family. My father died of a ...

The ASCO Post

June 23, 2025

Older Adults Lead Vaccine Comeback

Older Americans are embracing vaccines—backed by new research confirming enhanced safety, disease prevention, and even a potential link to reduced dementia risk.

KFF Health News